Pet Insurance Claim Statistics by RSPCA Pet Insurance

Ever wondered which pet injuries or conditions result in the most pet insurance claims? Or what is the most expensive dog and cat breeds in terms of vet bills? This infographic highlights claims paid over a one year period (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) and lists some of the most common pet injuries & operations for dogs & cats.


Maltese Cross	9159	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	5049
Labrador	4580	Golden Retriever	4177
Cavoodle	3872	German Shepherd	3678
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	3128	Border Collie	2889
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross	2866	Kelpie Cross	2830


Maltese Cross	9159
Staffordshire Bull Terrier	5049
Labrador	4580
Golden Retriever	4177
Cavoodle	3872
German Shepherd	3678
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	3128
Border Collie	2889
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross	2866
Kelpie Cross	2830

To embed this ʻTop 10 dog breeds by claimsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:


Domestic Short Hair	3072	Tabby	899
Domestic Medium Hair	825	Domestic House Cat	796
Ragdoll	724	Burmese	558
Domestic Long Hair	539	Domestic Short Hair Cross	520
Moggie	385	British Short Hair	300


Domestic Short Hair	3072
Tabby	899
Domestic Medium Hair	825
Domestic House Cat	796
Ragdoll	724
Burmese	558
Domestic Long Hair	539
Domestic Short Hair Cross	520
Moggie	385
British Short Hair	300

To embed this ʻTop 10 cat breeds by claimsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:

Diagnoses	Description	Qty of Claims	Total Claim $
Otitis Externa	A chronic inflammation of the external ear canal. Characterised by enlarged glands and excess wax production.¹	3,189	$441,049.08
Skin Conditions	Can cover anything from yeast infection, impetigo, ringworm, and other skin diseases.²	2,438	$312,249.38
Arthritis	Includes degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis.³	2,417	$237,141.29
Cruciate Lig Rupture	A stretch or tear in the fibrous tissue of the knee joint that leads to rupture.⁴	1,874	$1,415,869.28
Conjunctivitis	Inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be caused by either allergies or more serious issues.⁵	1,633	$163,783.51
Ear Infection	Can be caused by bacteria, yeast, or ear mites, manifesting in lots of scratching and rubbing of the ear.⁶	1,560	$207,548.20
Lump	Can be either a fat deposit (lipoma) or something more serious, such as a tumour.⁷	1,390	$430,090.10
Dermatitis	An inflammatory skin disease, often associated with allergies.⁸	1,373	$187,406.11
Gastroenteritis	Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that can be caused by bacterial or viral infection or parasites.⁹	1,291	$392,254.06
Ear Conditions	Any disorder of the ear that can be caused by anything from parasites, trauma, hormone disorders, or other issues.¹⁰	1,205	$151,215.53

To embed this ʻTop 10 most common pet injuries/conditionsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:


Oesophageal Perforation	$7,764.13
Sepsis	$5,765.84
Cerebellar Herniation	$5,673.90
Neoplasm – Parathyroid	$5,590.17
Urolithiasis – Ureteric	$4,573.80
Intervertebral Disc Extrusion / Herniation / Prolapse – Cervical	$4,404.51
Abdominal Injury – Presenting Complaint	$4,364.00
Pericardial Effusion – Idiopathic	$4,294.40
Physeal Disorder – Premature Physeal Closure	$3,938.50
Intestinal Obstruction – Small Intestine	$3,931.62

To embed this ʻTop 10 most expensive pet operationsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:


Sarplaninac	$2,517.18	Black Russian Terrier	$1,967.87
Foxhound Cross	$1,601.39	Saluki Cross	$1,520.94
Swiss Shepherd Cross	$1,279.92	Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Cross	$1,272.70
Pinscher	$1,244.37	Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog	$1,181.95
Italian Pointer Cross	$1,141.86	Dingo Cross	$1,055.99


Sarplaninac	$2,517.18
Black Russian Terrier	$1,967.87
Foxhound Cross	$1,601.39
Saluki Cross	$1,520.94
Swiss Shepherd Cross	$1,279.92
Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Cross	$1,272.70
Pinscher	$1,244.37
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog	$1,181.95
Italian Pointer Cross	$1,141.86
Dingo Cross	$1,055.99

To embed this ʻTop 10 most expensive dog breedsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:


Norwegian Forest Cat Cross	$587.56	American Maine Coon	$494.77
Rex – Devon Si-Rex	$485.97	Hybrid	$479.68
Manx	$464.29	Cornish Rex	$364.96
Somali	$345.55	Tom Cat	$328.67
Turkish Van Cross	$309.35	Spotted Mist	$301.85


Norwegian Forest Cat Cross	$587.56
American Maine Coon	$494.77
Rex – Devon Si-Rex	$485.97
Hybrid	$479.68
Manx	$464.29
Cornish Rex	$364.96
Somali	$345.55
Tom Cat	$328.67
Turkish Van Cross	$309.35
Spotted Mist	$301.85

To embed this ʻTop 10 most expensive cat breedsʼ graphic on your site, copy and paste the following code:

Sources

Acute otitis externa: the successful first-opinion ear consultation – In Practice
9 Common Causes of Skin Problems in Dogs – Royal Canin
Pet Arthritis – Bedford-Dianella Vet Centre
Cruciate Ligament Rupture (Cruciate Disease) in Dogs – The Veterinary Expert
Is Conjunctivitis in Dogs Contagious? – Care.com
Dog Ear Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention – American Kennel Club
The Best and Worst Ways to Diagnose Lumps – The Vet Practice
Dermatitis: An Itch Your Dog Can't Scratch – Eltham Veterinary Practice
Gastroenteritis in Dogs – Vetary
Ear Disease in Dogs – The Veterinary Expert

To embed the full static ʻRSPCA Pet Insurance Claim Statistics 2014–15ʼ infographic on your site, copy and paste the following code: